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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2016.0577 Cisco Prime Infrastructure XML External Entity Denial of Service Vulnerability 4 March 2016 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Publisher: Cisco Systems Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction Access Confidential Data -- Remote with User Interaction Resolution: Mitigation CVE Names: CVE-2016-1358 Original Bulletin: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160302-cpi - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Cisco Security Advisory Cisco Prime Infrastructure XML External Entity Denial of Service Vulnerability Medium Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20160302-cpi Published: 2016 March 3 00:00 GMT Version 1.0: Final CVSS Score: Base - 5.5 Workarounds: No workarounds available Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuw81497 CVE-2016-1358 CWE-119 Summary A vulnerability in the web-based user interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to have read access to confidential information stored in the affected system. In addition, the attacker could cause a partial denial of service (DoS) condition due to manipulation of system resources. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of XML External Entity (XXE) when parsing an XML file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing the authenticated administrator of the affected system to import a crafted XML file. An exploit could allow the attacker to view confidential files or cause a DoS condition. Cisco has not released software updates that address this vulnerability. Workarounds that mitigate this vulnerability are not available. This advisory is available at the following link: http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160302-cpi Affected Products Vulnerable Products Cisco Prime Infrastructure versions 2.2, 3.0, and 3.1(0.0) are affected. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. Workarounds There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. Fixed Software When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to consult the Cisco Security Advisories and Responses archive at http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt and review subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution. In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers. Exploitation and Public Announcements The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory. 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